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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
26
Instructional golf piece focusing on hand action from hip high to impact. Explains delaying or advancing hand action by club type, keeping head steady, and using left shoulder and hip thrusts to achieve inside out swing with proper wrist uncocking for power. Emphasizes weight forward and clubhead ahead of hands at impact to avoid slices.
Frankie Watts ace pitcher from St Casimir Holy Name Society was selected as a hurler for the Villa Novas of Worcester. He joined the club this week for a trip to Wichita Kansas and pitched four hits against the Villa Nova Club in the state semi pro series.
The 29th annual Father and Son Tournament at Winchester Country Club drew several local pairs including Henry and Jonathan Snelling and Robert L. Goodale with grandson Thomas T. Goodale. Scores ranged from 83 to 122. the Goodales, grandfather and grandson, both scored 97 and 10 respectively.
West Concord Town Team won its 11th game in the County League Wednesday night, beating Shirley 5-1 behind Charlie Hopkins nine strikeouts in a abbreviated three hitter. Georgie Fenton joined the offense with two hits sparking a four run first inning rally.
Maynard says St Casimir's Holy Name Society aims for strong finish in the Paul Revere League. The Saints travel to Lincoln this Sunday to face the Mohawks and then visit Waverley on Tuesday seeking revenge after an earlier upset.
Golf instructor Alex J. Morrison explains that shanking stems from fear and poor posture. He recounts teaching Jack Grant to keep the head stable and align the shaft with the target, using an upright stance to prevent dropping the head and improve contact.
The Saints return to John A Crowe Park to host Belmont in a twi contest next Thursday evening. They also play Lexington on Lexington’s grounds this evening.
Three Concord men Bob Agnonni Joe Antognoni and McGrath played in the MGA tournament at Manard Country Club. Bob Agnonni carded 38 while Antognoni shot 88 67 and McGrath 85 66 in Class B competition.
Sport notes show Concord High School football schedules available at the Enterprise office. Opening game is September 20 at Prichard. The oldtimers team, averaging 44, played Maynard recently and defeated St. Bernard's in a Fourth of July program. Coaches O Connor and Creighton coach summer programs in Maine and Vermont and will return for fall. John O Connell joins as assistant to Bernie Megin replacing John J. Watson. Herronville tied Sleep Hollow for first half title but then fell on pace, losing six straight.
Johnny Kelley of West Acton is set to run in the 16 mile road race at Salem this Friday evening. The field includes notable runners such as Charlie Robbins and Teddy Veil. A total of 63 athletes will start at 6 o'clock.
St Casimir's Holy Name rallied for a 5-4 victory over Bedford at John A Crowe Park. Georgie Lehto limited Bedford to four hits while Vert Sankiewicz tripled and scored the deciding run in the fifth as the locals seized late control in the Paul Revere League contest.
West Concord Town Team lost 3-1 to Ayer in a Middlesex County league game last Sunday. Two runs in the bottom of the 10th broke a 1-1 tie after a pitchers duel between Richie McCarthy and Jack Hughes. Muscato Sebastian and Condon led West Concord with two hits each.
Concord Cweach Bernie Megin reminds all Concord High School football hopefuls of the first call for practice next Monday at 6 o'clock on the Emerson playground. Veterans and newcomers urged to attend. uniforms to be issued Friday and Saturday at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium. twilight drills start Monday and run until the opening of the new school year September 3 when afternoon practices begin.
Concord Country Club hosted the weekend golf tourney with Peirson Winer of Concord defeating Andrew L. Peirson Jr. by one up in a par competition. Leonard Smith finished two down, while Danforth W. Comins Burleigh L. Pratt Ham Payson True and Waite Lovejoy along with George Whitney James Ain Gaot and Hubert Mardwell also competed.
Old timers led by Dick Loftus former Major Leaguer with Cincinnati and Brooklyn join Partin for Maynard game. The lineup mirrors the Fourth of July victory over St Bernard s Holy Name, signaling a repeat effort by seasoned players.
Sports calendar lists games at Emerson and Rideout playgrounds across Thursday through Wednesday. Matchups include St Bernard s Holy Name versus Waverly T T and East Quarter versus Concord Twilight League, with start times from 3 to 6:45 pm and non league and Watertown venues noted.
The state highway commission reports a 20 percent increase in traffic on South Dakota highways compared with last year, indicating heavier road use and potential congestion implications for travel planning.
The piece notes Marlboro and Epicure racing plans in Rhode Island. Trainers Lombardi and Stabiest are mentioned with horses racing during the weekend. Suffolk and Rockin Ragansett appear as names, with plans for a four million Rhode Island circuit and emphasis on a new season strategy.
A reported game saw Concord St. Name defeat Paul Revere 4 to 2 in a youth playground setting. Details on teams and venue are limited in the fragment.
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